I’m web-famous!  Well not quite… I have been honored by having my profile featured on the NetSquared organizer spotlight!

http://www.netsquared.org/blog/netsquared-spotlight-brian-deyo#

It is really rewarding to be recognized for my efforts to help Swaziland Computer Society grow.  I filled this survey out several months ago prior to actually leaving Swaziland.  It’s a wonderful capture of the passion and drive that first helped Sikhumbuzo and I form SCS.

Regardless of what country I type this blog from, a very large part of my life is inextricably intertwined with my family and friends from Swaziland.  SCS is one of the most positive outcomes of my time in Swaziland.

Being part of the NetSquared family has helped me plumb the depths of the Internet learning how much tech really can contribute to Social Good.  A big Ngiyabonga! (thank you) to NetSquared for the opportunity to link our SCS community.

 

Have you ever wondered what your tax money goes to?  Thanks for a tweet from @BillGates I know an approximation of how my income tax will be spent.  The numbers clearly aren’t meant to be precise, but are an interesting indicator of priorities. Most of the programs I interacted with while serving as a volunteer were directly funded or impacted by PEPFAR funding. I didn’t agree with the abstinence restrictions that the Bush-era Whitehouse put on PEPFAR funding, and am not always a proponent for increased foreign aid. I will agree with the ONE campaign that increased funding can improve the lives of people living with HIV.